Who was Alyssa Boyd? Ex-Penn State football star Julian Fleming's girlfriend killed in ATV crash that left him injured

Alyssa Boyd, 23, was killed and Julian Fleming, 24, was critically injured in a horrific ATV crash in Pennsylvania.

Updated on: May 25, 2025, 22:51:03 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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A terrifying ATV incident in rural Pennsylvania claimed the life of Penn State and Ohio State wide receiver Julian Fleming's girlfriend Alyssa Boyd and left him critically injured, authorities confirmed.

The incident occurred in Columbia Township, Bradford County, around 8:13 p.m. on Friday. According to reports, Fleming was operating the 2024 Yamaha ATV when Boyd gotfatally injured.

Pennsylvania State Police informed that Fleming, 24, and Boyd, 23, were traveling along a rural road in Bradford County, which is near the New York state line. The duo collided with a deer that darted in front of them.

Who was Alyssa Boyd?

According to her social media accounts, Boyd was a student at the University of Alabama. Police said she died at the scene after suffering “extensive injuries” in the collision.

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Is Julian Fleming okay?

Fleming, who resides in Pennsylvania, was transported to Guthrie Troy Community Hospital after suffering severe injuries. State police said neither riderwas wearing a helmet.

Adead deer “consistent with damage observed on the ATV” was discovered in the vicinity, according to the police report. Originally from Southern Columbia in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, Fleming was a five-star prospect. He began his career at Ohio State until transferring to Penn State in early 2024.

The wide receiver, who signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent after playing for the Nittany Lions the previous season, apparently failed his fitness test and did not wind up joining the team.

The Pennsylvania State Police Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Specialists, Troy Fire Department, and Guthrie EMS arrived at the spot for assistance. The authorities are currently investigating thecrash.

Fans pray for Julian Fleming's well-being

Reacting to the tragic incident, Ohio State Football Fan Page wrote: “Our hearts go out to former Buckeye WR Julian Fleming. What a tragic event.”

“Prayers out to Julian Fleming 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾,” another said.

"Heartbreaking: Former Penn State WR Julian Fleming was in an ATV crash sustaining serious injuries and his girlfriend Alyssa Boyd was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The ATV hit a deer and neither riders were wearing safety equipment. Prayers to the Fleming and Boyd families. 🙏🙏 🙏,” one more stated.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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